New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. It isn’t July Fourth without hot dogs, but more specifically, it isn’t July Fourth in New York City without the traditional Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. After skipping the 2024 … Read more
If you’re spending the Fourth of July in the City of Angels, you don’t have to look hard to find a sky full of sparks. From classic coastal displays over the Pacific, baseball stadiums and beaches, Los Angeles knows how to celebrate America’s birthday in style. Whether you’re looking for a massive free community celebration … Read more
The Golden State’s most dangerous places to the celebrate the Fourth of July have been revealed in a new study — and one of America’s most glamorous celebrity playgrounds has landed near the top. While the city of Clearlake was ranked the state’s most dangerous city for the holiday, it was the luxe beach enclave … Read more
Their ancestors lit the fuse — while today’s generation carries the torch. The Souza family, who have owned and operated one of the nation’s top firework display companies, Pyro Spectaculars, since 1979, is booked and busy for America’s 250th birthday. The prominent five-generation fireworks family from Southern California traces its roots to patriarch Manuel de … Read more
More than one million grill brushes have been recalled after frightening reports emerged of people accidentally swallowing the tool’s loose metal bristles. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the massive recall – which impacts nearly 1.75 million Cuisinart metal wire-bristle grill brushes sold since 2009 – after Conair received at least 54 reports of … Read more
While the nation prepares to celebrate its semiquincentennial this July 4th, some Americans are choosing to hunker down with their pups rather than party on in the name of patriotism. According to Life360’s Runaway Report, over half of pet parents are opting to spend the 4th of July at home to quell their dog’s firework … Read more
New Yorkers can expect flight cancellations and delays on America’s 250th birthday. As food, fireworks and festivities kick off in celebration of Independence Day 2026, frequent flyers in and around the Big Apple are likely to face nixed or postponed takeoffs as Newark Liberty International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) have … Read more
Five New York city beaches are under advisory amid a heatwave set to make Independence Day weekend a real scorcher. The advisory means the water at these beaches has high levels of bacteria. The city’s Department of Health advises against swimming and wading under this warning. Warmer temps and direct sunlight can speed up bacterial … Read more
Party animals could land in the doghouse this weekend. Airbnb is employing anti-party technology before the July 4 weekend to combat higher-risk bookings that could lead to disruptive parties. The technology works by analyzing bookings via reservation length, distance between the guest’s location and the listing, property type and timing. If the booking gets flagged, … Read more
Go big or go home for America 250. As the nation marks its 250th birthday this upcoming weekend, hotels, restaurants and nightlife hotspots are pulling out all the stops to remind us why we’re proud to be born in the USA. This 4th of July gives us even more ways to celebrate with high-end experiences … Read more
Two years ago, a Long Island deli shocked the country by selling a $120-per-pound lobster salad — and the price has only gone up since. The upscale Red Horse Market, located in the ultra-wealthy enclave of East Hampton, New York, is now charging even more for the luxury item. In 2024, a photo of the deli case … Read more
Cracker Barrel on Wednesday released its fourth quarter earnings results, but much of the attention centered on the restaurant chain’s swift reversal of its controversial logo redesign that went viral online. The company — based out of Lebanon, Tennessee — reported total revenue of $868 million, down 2.9% from the same quarter last year. The company also said that … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. It’s almost time to cap off a beautiful Fourth of July as we do every year: with fireworks. For those who can’t make it out to the east side of … Read more
For most Americans, the 4th of July is marked by patriotic celebrations with family and friends — but for some, the festive holiday can end with an unplanned trip to the emergency room. More than 45,000 people visit the ER on July 4 and 5 each year, according to the Pew Research Center — which means Independence … Read more
Cheers to that! Kelsey Grammer, 70, is gearing up to be a dad again — as he was spotted stepping out with his heavily pregnant wife in London on Tuesday. The “Frasier” star, who is already a father of seven, was seen walking beside wife Kayte Walsh, 46, who showed off her blossoming baby bump … Read more
Hold onto your buns, Joey Chestnut is back. The competitive eating superstar will take part in this year’s Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Competition on Coney Island on July 4th after missing out on the event last year over a dispute related to a sponsorship deal Chestnut had with another hot dog brand. Major League Eating … Read more
Meghan Markle unveiled two heartwarming photos to celebrate her daughter Lilibet’s fourth birthday, offering a rare glimpse into the young royal’s life. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, took to Instagram early Wednesday to post two black-and-white photos of her with the little one in honor of her special day. “Happy birthday to our beautiful girl,” … Read more
He was pushed to take the blue pill. Laurence Fishburne wanted in for the fourth “Matrix” film — but was quickly shut out from the casting. “I offered my services to the fourth ‘Matrix,’ and they didn’t respond well to that,” Fishburne, 63, revealed during “The View” on April 3. “It’s not like I didn’t … Read more
Michelle Williams is a mom of four. The actress, 44, quietly welcomed her fourth child, and third with husband Thomas Kail. The family was recently spotted in their New York neighborhood, with a source telling People that the couple welcomed their newest addition via surrogate six weeks ago. Michelle Williams and husband Thomas Kail at FX’s “Dying … Read more
Lupita Nyong’o is remembering her late friend and “Black Panther” co-star Chadwick Boseman on the fourth anniversary of his death. The Oscar-winner, 41, acknowledged she still grieves for the actor, who passed away on August 28, 2020 at the age of 43 following a secret four-year battle with colon cancer. Nyong’o posted two photos on … Read more